Finding a budget desktop computer is a bit more difficult these days. The number of companies offering desktops for the budget market has decreased dramatically. This is why I've adjusted the criteria to be considered a budget desktop PC to be priced at under 70 pounds. If the system includes ... Read review
Advantages: cheap computers Disadvantages: lack of memory
Finding a budget desktop computer is a bit more difficult these days. The number of companies offering desktops for the budget market has decreased dramatically. This is why I've adjusted the criteria to be considered a budget desktop PC to be priced at under 70 pounds. If the system includes a monitor, that price maximum is increased to 300 pounds. With this in mind, here are my latest picks for the best budget desktop computer systems based on ... ...always focused heavily upon the budget segment of the market and even with the purchase by Gateway, that focus has not changed. The new T3256 is a nice upgrade to their budget market. The AMD Athlon XP 3200+ is a strong performance CPU for this segment. The ability to upgrade the graphics through an AGP 8x slot is also very welcome in the graphics deprived budget segment. Finally, the system has lots of storage with its 160GB hard drive and 8x DVD+/-R ... more
Finding a budget desktop computer is a bit more difficult these days. The number of companies offering desktops for the budget market has decreased dramatically. This is why I've adjusted the criteria to be considered a budget desktop PC to be priced at under 70 pounds. If the system includes a monitor, that price maximum is increased to 300 pounds. With this in mind, here are my latest picks for the best budget desktop computer systems based on my research and experience.
EMachines has always focused heavily upon the budget segment of the market and even with the purchase by Gateway, that focus has not changed. The new T3256 is a nice upgrade to their budget market. The AMD Athlon XP 3200+ is a strong performance CPU for this segment. The ability to upgrade the graphics through an AGP 8x slot is also very welcome in the graphics deprived budget segment. Finally, the system has lots of storage with its 160GB hard drive and 8x DVD+/-R buner.
Similar to the T3256, the HP Pavilion a600n is also powered by an AMD Athlon XP processor, but a slower 2800+ model. Where the HP shines is in its software bundle and upgrade potential. Those wanting better graphics have the option of installing an AGP 8x graphics card. It also has seven available USB 2.0 ports and is one of the only budget desktops to feature a FireWire port. Users who add in a DVD burner will have a great starting platform for digital video.
AC '97, Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster 16/Pro, AC '97
Operating system / software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000
Software
Drivers & Utilities, Intel LANDesk Client Manager, PC Doctor, Drivers & Utilities, Intel LANDesk Client Manager, PC Doctor, PC-Cillin 98
OS Certified
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Novell NetWare, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, SCO Unix, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
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21/08/2004
Manufacturer's product description
The Veriton 7100 is the desktop solution you've been waiting for. Designed with the growing business in mind, the 7100 has the power, performance and price that you could only expect from Acer. Supporting the most powerful Intel processors it is the solution to satisfy all your user's needs. For the serious office solution Veriton 7100 is your PC. The Veriton 7100's housing incorporates ease-of-use features designed to minimize fiddling at the back of the system unit. Frontal ports allow time-pressured professionals the freedom to connect plug-and-play peripherals and audio devices quickly and with a minimum of fuss. A full-featured keyboard, with quick access multimedia function keys, volume control and programmable hot-keys improves workplace productivity even further. Users can utilize the keyboard's one-touch functionality to launch their favorite software, and manage media resources with familiar VCR-style controls. Professionals will be impressed by the Veriton 7100's features such as full containment and ventilation of drives, a smaller footprint compared with most competing models, an ambient color, and use of embedded technology to minimize the need for upgrades and add-ons.
Fast quick reliable, functional and cheap 
